There is a lesson in this experience: The strength of America is not found in our government. It is found in the compassionate hearts and enterprising spirit of our citizens. We are grateful for the support we have received from across the nation for the ongoing recovery efforts. This spirit got Louisiana through the hurricanes - and this spirit will get our nation through the storms we face today.

Creepy rhythm, creepy smile. Made McCain's debate smile seem almost human. And folksy where it wasn't called for. Like a cadaver re-animated turned into a creepy "Hey kid, want to see what I've got in here?" kind of folksy.